Lead ED Nurse: Autonomy, Hands-On Care & Growth

Saint Luke's Health System; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Community Hospital in Leawood, KS seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across acuity levels. You’ll assess patients, triage, and collaborate with physicians to stabilize and transfer patients as needed.

The role requires 3–5 years of ED experience, an Associate Degree, and KS RN licensure with BLS certification. Full-time, day-to-day duties include on-site lab work, care coordination, and active participation in QAPI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of ED nursing experience.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Registered Nurse license in Kansas (KS) with NURSYS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to manage care within established nursing standards and practice.
• Appropriately triage patients and prioritize needs with a caring, responsive approach.
• Initiate care to stabilize patients and assist in managing life support by collaborating with physicians and staff.
• Collect detailed patient histories, symptoms, vitals, and provide timely, cost-effective care.
• Collect lab samples and perform testing in accordance with CLIA policies and procedures.
• Report adverse treatments or medications in line with current policies.
• Participate in QAPI activities including accreditation preparation and maintaining standards.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Saint Luke’s Community Hospital in Leawood, KS seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across acuity levels. You’ll assess patients, triage, and collaborate with physicians to stabilize and transfer patients as needed.

The role requires 3–5 years of ED experience, an Associate Degree, and KS RN licensure with BLS certification. Full-time, day-to-day duties include on-site lab work, care coordination, and active participation in QAPI initiatives.